When Artists Stop Creating There is a time when artists stop creating. It is not a new struggle but a struggle we find over 2,000 years ago in Babylon. The reasons are many. It may be a long stretch between gigs. It may be a weariness of the soul. Maybe you even achieved your goals […]
Is There Art in Heaven? Is there art in heaven? A curious question with serious implications. Heaven will be a haven for creatives. It will be inspiring, empowering and a breath of fresh air that will last for eternity. Artists will be able to continue the work they loved here on earth. This will not […]
Toilet Paper Inspiration As I refer to toilet paper inspiration in this case, I am referring to the amazing turn of the tides in the art world regarding the famous and very successful, deceased artist Thomas Kinkade. As the saying goes, you can’t make this stuff up. Who would have thought someone the mainstream art […]
A Convict Who Taught Us About Creativity The best-selling novel in history was written by a convict who taught us about creativity. The author, convicted for crimes against the Church of England, was imprisoned for over 10 years. What was the crime? John Bunyan was guilty of preaching without a license under the direction of […]
Grasping Your Calling in Uncertain Times Grasping your calling in uncertain times can be daunting, but remind yourself it is the pivotal moment before embarking on a spectacular journey. We were all told life would throw us curves. As the Paul Simon song says of hard times, “Momma said there’d be days like these.” And […]
We continue with the next video in our vlog series called Christianity & Creativity: An Artist’s Calling. In our video we answer the common questions many artists of faith ask: What is your calling as an Artist? What really does it mean to have a ‘calling’ ? In this video, AEM CEO Rev. Joel Pelsue […]
Creativity in the Midst of Crisis When a crisis comes, we can be tempted to panic, or choose creativity in the midst of a crisis. The current corona virus may squelch or stretch your creativity. Are you frustrated by the new challenges? Previous habits and work patterns won’t always work in the future. Our ways […]
5 Habits of a Creative Mind Beyond the usual gimmicks for finding new ideas to thrive in your creative work, take time to embrace the value of these 5 habits of a creative mind. I am not talking suspicious notions and oddities. It is fascinating, but not necessarily helpful to research about the “air baths’ […]
5 Creativity Hacks to use Right Now Everyone can feel stuck in the midst of their projects, so here are 5 creativity hacks to use right now. You are not alone. Anyone can fall into a rut, whether you are a New York Times Bestselling author, a dancer, an actor, a painter or a producer. […]
Boost your Creativity through Lent Maybe you thought you’ve heard all the creativity boosters out there, but here is a new one: boost your creativity through Lent. It sounds counter-intuitive but it just might open up some new ideas and approaches to your art. The tradition of spiritual disciplines not only aids in developing your […]